Fork solution

[John Williams]

Hi Everyone, 

This may "not be according to Hoyle", but I've had a constant issue of the entire fork, bar&  wheel spinning around and banging into the frame, when I park my Platypus on teh two-legged kickstand. The slightest breeze spins the wheel and WHAMMO!

I tried the old toe strap through the front wheel trick...its dangerous, if one forgets it's left on there.

So, today I came up with this solution. I've been staring at these two fork bolts, wondering how I could use them.....well, I did this:

https://share.icloud.com/photos/0e65g57yW21scUUjHqGS60o5w

I'm not so sure Grant would approve, but so far, it works. Just a trip to the hardware store for pads & bumpers, and using left over rear rack parts.

Does this raise any concerns? It works like a charm!

Happy Trails, 

JohnRobert Williams

Traverse City, MI

[Armand Kizirian]

Looks like a decent way to dent your downtube eventually? I think Grant would very much approve.

This may solve your issue: https://velo-orange.com/products/vo-wheel-stabilizer

[Garth]

This was discussed here somewhere and I recall this doohickey which seems pretty viable, for the price it better be ! 

https://steerstopper.com/product

[Michael Baquerizo]

The velo orange wheel stabilizer + a stronger aftermarket spring is the way to go from my experience. I assume this happens when you have a load in the back? If you don't keep anything up front (basket, etc) you'll be fine with the stock spring.

[Minh]

Michael, any suggestions on how you sourced a stronger spring?  my stabilizer is a few years old and I feel like a spring refresh would be helpful. 

[Michael Morrissey]

Wow I really like your spacer idea. A+ for ingenuity! 

Maybe try wrapping that spot with a twist tie like this to protect it too.

https://niteize.com/gear-tie-assorted-packs?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhMq-BhCFARIsAGvo0Ke95zo1WB_nWudPaZjUoCetv49a_ZZgJ0uZ0Jr8pdWS-tCxSsRq4s8aAmtzEALw_wcB#?inner_qty=78

Also here are bike levers with parking brakes:

https://www.bikeshopla.com/product/sunlite-locking-levers-209618-1.htm?srsltid=AfmBOoqwX3mZi7lUOZgeuZaYJ3SZS4N0PGw--6I3DErvCXHxxnAr8aW29qc&gQT=1

[Michael Baquerizo]

Minh, I just visited my local hardware store with the velo spring in hand. I found the closest width and length I could, and all the offerings were more robust. It didn't have the hook on either side like the VO one does, but I made do with a set of pliers and some bends using the pre existing hooks on the rest of the stabilizer. 

It might require you shortening the distance between fork and the clamp that goes on the downtube, but it generally is less floppier. I've even replaced them on a brand new stabilizer just to get the most spring back action. Hasn't affected steering anyway negatively. 

Let me know if I can be of any more help.

On Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 10:15:52 AM UTC-4 Minh wrote:

[Patrick Moore]

The old skool solution was to wrap the susceptible part of the down- or top tube with a few layers of bar tape. I’ve done that to protect my top tube from the ends of drop bars and my down tube from the front caliper brake.

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